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LAWS RELATING TO THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
ENACTED BY THE 85th CONGRESS
1957-58
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Issued July 1, 1959
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LIBRARIES
CONTENTS
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I. GENERAL LEGISLATION ii
II. LEGISLATION RELATING TO NATIONAL PARKS
1. Everglades National Park 19
2. Glacier National Park 28
3. Great Smoky Mountains National Park 28
4. Hot Springs National Park 29
5. Isle Royale National Park 29
6. Kings Canyon National Park 30
7. Mount McKinley National Park 31
8. Olympic National Park 31
9. Sequoia National Park 32
10. Virgin Islands National Park 32
11. Yosemite National Park 33
III. LEGISLATION RELATING TO OTHER AREAS
1. Black Canyon of the Gunnison 35
2. Cape Hatteras National Seashore Area 36
3. Cowpens National Battlefield Site 37
4. Death Valley National Monument 37
5. Fort Clatsop National Memorial 38
6. Fort Frederica National Monument 39
7. General Grant National Memorial 39
8. George Washington Memorial Park-way 40
9- Gloria Dei (Old Swedes') Church kl
10. Grand Portage National Monument kl
11. Independence National Historical Park 45-46
12. Jefferson National Expansion Memorial 46
13. Natchez Trace Parkway 47
14. Petrified Forest National Monument 48
15. Shiloh National Military Park 49
16. Vicksburg National Military Park 50
17. Whitman National Monument 51
I. GENERAL LEGISLATION
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Act to permit any State of the United States or any-
political subdivision of any such state to purchase
from the District of Columbia Reformatory at Lorton,
Virginia, gun mountings and carriages for guns for
use at historic sites and for museum display purposes I
Act to amend the Federal Property and Administrative
Services Act of 19^9> as amended, and for other
purposes 2
Act to exempt from taxation certain property of the
National Trust for Historic Preservation in the
United States in the District of Columbia 2
Joint resolution - excerpt from Act to establish a
Lincoln Sesquicentennial Commission 3
Joint resolution to authorize and request the President
to issue a proclamation in connection with the
centennial of the birth of Theodore Roosevelt 5
Joint resolution - excerpt from Act to establish a
commission to commemorate the one hundredth
anniversary of the Civil War, and for other purposes 6
Act to amend the Federal Road Act approved July 11,
19l6, as amended 8
Act to authorize Secretary of the Interior to reimburse
owners of lands acquired for development under his
jurisdiction for their moving expenses and for
other purposes 9
Act to amend the act of August 25, 19l6, to increase the
period for which concessionaire leases may be granted
under that act from twenty years to thirty years 10
Act for establishment of a National Outdoor Recreation
Resources Review Commission to study the outdoor
resources of the public lands and other lands and
water areas of the United States, and for other
purposes 11
Act extending the time in which the Boston National
Historic Sites Commission shall complete its work 1-15
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Act to establish the Hudson-Champlain Celebration
Commission and for other purposes 15
Act to amend the Act of August 11, 1955> relating to
historic properties in the New York City area,
and for other purposes 16
Act to amend the Atomic Energy Act of 195^> as amended,
(68 Stat. 930), relating to international agreement
for cooperation l6
Act to increase the authorization for the appropriation
of funds to complete the International Peace
Garden, North Dakota 17
Joint resolution to amend the Act of September J, 1957>
(71 Stat. 626), providing for the establishment of
a Civil War Centennial Commission 18
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PUBLIC LAW 85-5
85th Congress, H. R. 38^5
(71 Stat, h)
AN ACT
Extending for one year the time in which the Boston National Historic
Sites Commission shall complete its work.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN CONGRESS ASSEMBLED, That section h of the
joint resolution entitled "Joint resolution to provide for investi-
gating the feasibility of establishing a coordinated local, State, and
Federal program in the city of Boston, Massachusetts, and general vi-
cinity thereof, for the purpose of preserving the historic properties,
objects, and buildings in that area", approved June l6, 1955 (&9 Stat.
136), is amended by striking out "two years" and inserting in lieu
thereof "three years".
Approved February 19, 1957 •
PUBLIC LAW 85-^5
85th Congress, H. R. 2018
(71 Stat. 45)
AN ACT
To permit any State of the United States or any political subdivision
of any such State to purchase from the District of Columbia Re-
formatory at Lorton, Virginia, gun mountings and carriages for
guns for use at historic sites and for museum display purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN CONGRESS ASSEMBLED, That any State of the
United States or any political subdivision of any such State is author-
ized to purchase from the District of Columbia Reformatory located at
Lorton, Virginia, at fair market prices determined by the Commissioners
of the District of Columbia, gun mountings and carriages for guns for
use at historic sites and for museum display purposes. Receipts from
sales authorized under this Act shall be deposited to the credit of
the working capital fund established for the industrial enterprises at
the workhouse and reformatory of the District of Columbia to the same
extent and in the same manner as provided for receipts from the sale of
products and services of such industrial enterprises in the last para-
graph under the heading "Adult Correctional Service" in the first
section of the District of Columbia Appropriation Act, 19^7 (60 Stat.
51*).
Approved June 1, 1957-
PUBLIC LAW 85-51
(35th Congress, H. R. 5H0
(71 Stat. 69)
AN ACT
To amend the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949,
as amended, and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN CONGRESS ASSEMBLED, That, the Federal
Property and Administrative Services Act of 19^9> as amended, is hereby
further amended as follows:
By designating paragraphs (2) and (3) of subsection (a) of section
507 as paragraphs (3) and (4) and adding a new paragraph (2) to read as
follows :
"(2) to direct and effect the transfer to the National Archives of
the United States of any records of any Federal agency that have been in
existence for more than fifty years and that are determined by the
Archivist to have sufficient historical or other value to warrant their
continued preservation by the United States Government, unless the head
of the agency which has custody of them shall certify in writing to the
Administrator that they must be retained in his custody for use in the
conduct of the regular current business of the said agency. "
Approved June 13, 1957 •
PUBLIC LAW 85-80
85th Congress, S. 1264
(71 Stat. 275)
AN ACT
To exempt from taxation certain property of the National Trust for
Historic Preservation in the United States in the District of
Columbia .
BE IT ENACTED BY THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN CONGRESS ASSEMBLED, That certain property
in the District of Columbia described as lots numbered 42, 43, 44, 45,
and 46 in the subdivision of lot numbered 36 in square numbered 167, as
said subdivision is recorded in the office of the Surveyor of the Dis-
trict of Columbia in book W. B.M. , at folio 293> now known as lot 46 and
lot 809, in square numbered 167, together with the improvements thereon
and the furnishings therein, being premises numbered 748 Jackson Place,
Northwest, known as "Decatur House, " owned by the National Trust for
Historic Preservation in the United States, a corporation chartered by
Act of Congress, approved October 26, 1949> be exempt from all taxation,
so long as the same is used in carrying on the purposes and activities
of the National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States,
and is not used for commercial purposes, subject to the provisions of
sections 2, 3> and 5 of the Act entitled "An Act to define the real
property exempt from taxation in the District of Columbia", approved
December 2k, 19^+2 (56 Stat. 1091; D. C. Code, sees. 47-801b, 47-801c,
and 47-801e) . Use of the premises by agencies of the United States of
America or by the Truxtun-Decatur Naval Museum of the Naval Historical
Foundation for museum purposes and conference accommodations shall not
affect the exemption from taxation provided for herein. Any real estate
taxes, penalties or interest on the aforesaid property which may be due
to the District of Columbia with respect to periods after the property
was acquired by the National Trust for Historic Preservation in the
United States shall be abated.
Approved July 3, 1957.
PUBLIC LAW 85-262
85th Congress, H. J. Res. 351
(71 Stat. 587)
JOINT RESOLUTION
To establish a Lincoln Sesquicentennial Commission
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RESOLVED BY THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE UNITED
STATES OF AMERICA IN CONGRESS ASSEMBLED, That (a) in order to provide
for appropriate and nationwide observances and the coordination of cer-
emonies, there is hereby established a commission to be known as the
Lincoln Sesquicentennial Commission, hereafter in this Act referred to
as the "Commission", which shall be composed of twenty-eight members,
as follows:
(1) The President of the United States, President of the Senate,
and Speaker of the House of Representatives, who shall be ex officio
members of the Commission;
(2) Six Members of the Senate to be appointed by the President
of the Senate;
(3) Six Members of the House of Representatives to be appointed
by the Speaker of the House of Representatives;
(h) Twelve members to be appointed by the President of the
United States; and
(5) One member from the Department of the Interior who shall be
the Director of the National Park Service or his representative.
(b) The Director of the National Park Service shall call the
first meeting for the purpose of electing a Chairman. The Commission,
at its discretion, may appoint honorary members, and may establish an
Advisory Council to assist it in its work.
(c) Appointments provided for in this section, with the exception
of honorary members, shall be made within ninety days from the date of
enactment of this resolution. Vacancies shall be filled in the same
manner as the original appointments were made.
Sec. k. (a). The Commission is authorized to accept donations of
money, property, or personal services; to cooperate with State, civic,
patriotic, hereditary, and historical groups and with institutions of
learning; and to call upon other Federal departments or agencies for
their advice and assistance in carrying out the purposes of this resolution.
All books, manuscripts, miscellaneous printed matter, memorabilia,
relics and other materials relating to Abraham Lincoln and donated to the
Commission may be deposited for permanent preservation in a National, State,
or local library or museum or be otherwise disposed of by the Commission in
consultation with the Librarian of Congress or the Secretary of the
Smithsonian Institution.
(b) The Commission, to such extent as it finds to be necessary may,
without regard to the laws and procedures applicable to Federal agencies,
procure supplies, services, and property and make contracts, expend in
furtherance of this resolution funds donated or funds received in pur-
suance of contracts hereunder, and may exercise those powers that are
necessary to enable it to carry out efficiently and in the public
interest the purposes of this resolution.
(c) The National Park Service is designated to provide all general
administrative services.
Sec. 5« (a) The Commission may employ, without regard to civil
service laws or the Classification Act of 19^9, an executive director
and such employees as may be necessary to carry out its functions.
(b) Expenditures of the Commission shall be paid by the National
Park Service as general administrative agent, which shall keep complete
records of such expenditures and shall account also for all funds re-
ceived by the Commission.
(c) A report shall be submitted to the Congress, presenting the
preliminary plans of the Commission not later than March 1, 1958, in
order that further enabling legislation may be enacted. A final report
shall be made to the Congress no later than March 1, 19 60, upon which
date the Commission shall terminate.
(d) Any property acquired by the Commission remaining upon its
termination may be used by the Secretary of the Interior for purposes
of the National Park System or may be disposed of as surplus property.
The net revenues, after payment of Commission expenses, derived from
Commission activities, shall be deposited in the Treasury of the
United States.
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Approved September 2, 1957*
PUBLIC LAW 85-297
85th Congress, S. J. Res. 18
(71 Stat. 617)
JOINT RESOLUTION
To authorize and request the President to issue a proclamation in
connection with the centennial of the birth of Theodore Roosevelt.
RESOLVED BY THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE UNITED
STATES OF AMERICA IN CONGRESS ASSEMBLED, That the joint resolution
entitled, "Joint resolution to establish a commission for the celebration
of the one hundredth anniversary of the birth of Theodore Roosevelt 1 ',
approved July 28, 1955 (69 Stat. 3^), is amended by adding at the end
thereof the following new section:
"Sec. 9* The President is authorized and requested to issue a
proclamation, inviting the people of the United States to observe the
centennial anniversary of the birth of Theodore Roosevelt, which will
occur in 1958, with appropriate ceremonies and activities during that
year. "
Approved September h, 1957 .
PUBLIC LAW 85-305
85th Congress, H. J. Res. 253
(71 Stat. 625)
JOINT RESOLUTION
To establish a commission to commemorate the one hundredth anniversary
of the Civil War, and for other purposes.
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RESOLVED BY THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE UNITED
STATES OF AMERICA IN CONGRESS ASSEMBLED, That (a) in order to provide
for appropriate and nationwide observances and the coordination of
ceremonies, there is hereby established a commission to be known as the
Civil War Centennial Commission, hereafter in this Act referred to as
the "Commission", which shall be composed of twenty- five members, as
follows :
(1) The President of the United States, President of the Senate,
and Speaker of the House of Representatives, who shall be ex officio
members of the Commission;
(2) Four Members of the Senate to be appointed by the President
of the Senate;
(3) Four Members of the House of Representatives to be appointed
by the Speaker of the House of Representatives;
(h) Twelve members to be appointed by the President of the United
States, two of whom shall be from the Department of Defense; and
(5) One member from the Department of the Interior who shall be
the Director of the National Park Service or his representative.
(6) One member from the Library of Congress who shall be the
Librarian or his representative.
(b) The Director of the National Park Service shall call the first
meeting for the purpose of electing a Chairman. The Commission, at its
discretion, may appoint honorary members, and may establish an Advisory
Council to assist it in its work.
(c) Appointments provided for in this section, with the exception
of honorary members, shall be made within ninety days from the date of
enactment of this resolution. Vacancies shall be filled in the same
manner as the original appointments were made.
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Sec. 3. In order to conduct effectively centennial observances
on the Civil War battlefields and related historic sites included
within the National Park System, the Secretary of the Interior, acting
through the National Park Service, is authorized to undertake as a
part of the MISSION 66 program, the further preservation and develop-
ment of such battlefields and sites, at such time and in such manner
as will insure that a fitting observance may be held at each such
battlefield or site as its centennial occurs during the period 1961-65.
Sec. k. The President of the United States is authorized and re-
quested to issue proclamations inviting the people of the United States
to participate in and observe the centennial anniversaries of the
nationally significant historic events, the commemorations of which
are provided for herein.
Sec. 5' (a) The Commission is authorized to accept donations of
money, property, or personal services; to cooperate with State, civic,
patriotic, hereditary, and historical groups and with institutions of
learning; and to call upon other Federal departments or agencies for
their advice and assistance in carrying out the purposes of this
resolution.
All books, manuscripts, miscellaneous printed matter, memorabilia,
relics, and other materials relating to the Civil War and donated to
the Commission may be deposited for permanent preservation in a national,
State, or local library or museum or be otherwise disposed of by the
Commission in consultation with the Librarian of Congress or the
Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution.
(b) The Commission, to such extent as it finds to be necessary,
may, without regard to the laws and procedures applicable to Federal
agencies, procure supplies, services, and property and make contracts,
expend in furtherance of this resolution funds donated or funds re-
ceived in pursuance of contracts hereunder, and may exercise those
powers that are necessary to enable it to carry out efficiently and
in the public interest the purposes of this resolution.
(c) The National Park Service is designated to provide all general
administrative services.
Sec. 6. (a) The Commission may employ, without regard to civil
service laws or the Classification Act of 19^9, an executive director
and such employees as may be necessary to carry out its functions.
(b) (l) Expenditures of the Commission shall be paid by the
National Park Service as general administrative agent, which shall
keep complete records of such expenditures and shall account also
for all funds received by the Commission. (2) The Commission shall
call, at a place of meeting generally convenient, and not later than
January 15, 1958; a national assembly of representatives of civic,
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patriotic, and historical groups whose duty it shall be to consider
and make recommendations to the Commission for the most fitting and
appropriate way to commemorate the observances of the centennial of
the Civil War. The Governors of each of the several States and non-
contiguous Territories of the United States shall be invited to ap-
point representatives to the assembly. When this assembly shall have
made its recommendations, it shall be adjourned subject to the call
of the Commission.
(c) A report shall be submitted to the Congress, presenting
the preliminary p&ans of the Commission not later than March 1, 1958.
Thereafter, an annual report of the activities of the Commission,
including an accounting of funds received and expended, shall be
furnished by the C ommi ssion to the Congress. A final report shall
be made to the Congress no later than May 1, 1966, upon which date
the Commission shall terminate.
(d) Any property acquired by the Commission remaining upon its
termination may be used by the Secretary of the Interior for purposes
of the National Park System or may be disposed of as surplus property.
The net revenues, after payment of Commission expenses, derived from
Commission activities, shall be deposited in the Treasury of the
United States.
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Approved September 7, 1957.
PUBLIC LAW 85-381
85th Congress, H. R. 9821
(72 Stat. 89)
AN ACT
To amend and supplement the Federal-Aid Road Act approved July 11,
19l6 (39 Stat. 355) » as amended and supplemented, and the Act
approved June 29, 1956 (70 Stat. 374), to authorize appropri-
ations for continuing the construction of highways, and for
other purposes.
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Sec. h. Roads and Trails in National Parks, etc.
(a) National Parks, etc. --For the construction, reconstruction,
and improvement of roads and trails, inclusive of necessary bridges,
in national parks, monuments, and other areas administered by the
National Park Service, including areas authorized to be established
as national parks and monuments, and national park and monument
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approach roads authorized by the Act of January 31, 1931 (^6 Stat.
1053)* as amended, there is hereby authorized to be appropriated the
sum of $18,000,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, I960, and a
like sum for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1961.
(b) Parkvays. — For the construction, reconstruction, and improve-
ment of parkvays, authorized by Acts of Congress, on lands to which title
is vested in the United States, there is hereby authorized to be appro-
priated the sum of $16,000,000 for the fiscal year enfting June 30, i960,
and a like sum for the fiscal year ending June 30, 196l.
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Sec. 6. Special Provisions for Federal Domain Roads, etc.
Any funds authorized herein for forest highways, forest develop-
ment roads and trails, park roads and trails, parkways, Indian roads,
and public lands highways shall be available for contract upon apportion-
ment, or a date not earlier than one year preceding the beginning of the
fiscal year for which authorized if no apportionment is required:
PROVIDED, That any amount remaining unexpended two years after the close
of the fiscal year for which authorized shall lapse. The Secretary of
the department charged with the administration of such funds is hereby
granted authority to incur obligations, approve projects, and enter
into contracts under such authorizations, and his action in doing so
shall be deemed a contractual obligation of the Federal Government for
the payment of the cost thereof, and such funds shall be deemed to have
been expended when so obligated. Any funds heretofore, herein, or
hereafter authorized for any fiscal year for forest highways, forest
development roads and trails, park roads and trails, parkways, Indian
roads, and public lands highways shall be deemed to have been expended
if a sum equal to the total of the sums authorized for such fiscal year
and previous fiscal years since and including the fiscal year ending
June 30, 1955^ shall have been obligated. Any of such funds released
by payment of final voucher or modification of project authorization
shall be credited to the balance of unobligated authorizations and be
immediately available for expenditure.
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Approved April 16, 1958.
PUBLIC LAW 85-^33
85th Congress, H. R. 69*10
(72 Stat. 152)
AN ACT
To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to reimburse owners of lands
acquired for developments under his jurisdiction for their moving
expenses, and for other purposes.
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN CONGRESS ASSEMBLED, That the Secretary of
the Interior is authorized, to the extent administratively determined
by him to be fair and reasonable, to reimburse the owners and tenants
of lands acquired for the construction, operation, or maintenance of
developments under his jurisdiction for expenses and other losses and
damages incurred by them in the process and as a direct result of such
moving of themselves, their families, and their possessions as is oc-
casioned by said acquisition, which reimbursement shall be in addition
to, but not in duplication of, any payments that may otherwise be
authorized by law: PROVIDED, That the total of such reimbursement to
the owners and tenants of any parcel of land shall in no event exceed
25 per centum of its fair value, as determined by the Secretary. No
payment under this Act shall be made unless application therefor, sup-
ported by an itemized statement of the expenses, losses, and damages
incurred, is submitted to the Secretary within one year from the date
upon which the premises involved are vacated or, in the case of lands
acquired and vacated prior to the date of this Act but after July ik,
1952, within one year from the date of this Act.
Sec. 2. The Secretary may perform any and all acts and make such
rules and regulations as he finds necessary and proper for the purpose
of carrying out the provisions of this Act. All functions performed
under this Act shall be exempt from the operation of the Act of June
11, 1946 (60 Stat. 237), as amended (5 U.S.C., sees. 1001-1011), except
as to the requirements of section 3 of said Act.
Sec. 3. As used in this Act, the term "lands" shall include
interests in land; the term "acquisition" and its cognates shall include
the exercise of a right-of-way upon lands subject thereto under the Act
of August 30, 1890 (26 Stat. 371, 391, 1+3 U.S.C., sec. 9k$); and the
term "fair value" shall, in the case of interests in land and of rights-
of-way under the Act of August 30, 1890, mean a fair value of the in-
terest acquired or of the right-of-way occupied.
Sec. h. Funds appropriated for the construction, operation, or
maintenance of developments under the jurisdiction of the Secretary
shall also be available for carrying out the provisions of this Act.
Approved May 29, 1958.
PUBLIC LAW 85-J+34
85th Congress, S. 3371
(72 Stat. 152)
AN ACT
To amend the Act of August 25, 19l6, to increase the period for which
concessionaire leases may be granted under that Act from twenty
years to thirty years.
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN CONGRESS ASSEMBLED, That section 3 of the
Act entitled "An Act to establish a National Park Service, and for other
purposes", approved August 25, 19l6, as amended (l6 U.S.C.3); is amended
by striking out "twenty years" and inserting in lieu thereof "thirty
years",
Approved May 29, 1958-
PUBLIC LAW 85-^70
85th Congress, S. '6k6
(72 Stat. 238)
AN ACT
For the establishment of a National Outdoor Recreation Resources Review
Commission to study the outdoor recreation resources of the public
lands and other land and water areas of the United States, and for
other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN CONGRESS ASSEMBLED, That in order to pre-
serve, develop, and assure accessibility to all American people of
present and future generations such quality and quantity of outdoor
recreation resources as will be necessary and desirable for individual
enjoyment, and to assure the spiritual, cultural, and physical benefits
that such outdoor recreation provides; in order to inventory and evalu-
ate the outdoor recreation resources and opportunities of the Nation,
to determine the types and location of such resources and opportunities
which will be required by present and future generations; and in order
to make comprehensive information and recommendations leading to these
goals available to the President, the Congress, and the individual
States and Territories, there is hereby authorized and created a
bipartisan Outdoor Recreation Resources Review Commission.
Sec. 2. For the purposes of this Act —
(1) "Commission" shall mean the Outdoor Recreation Resources
Review Commission;
(2) "Outdoor recreation resources" shall mean the land and
water areas and associated resources of such areas in the United
States, its Territories, and possessions which provide or may in the
future provide opportunities for outdoor recreation, irrespective of
ownership .
(3) "Outdoor recreation resources" shall not mean nor include
recreation facilities, programs, and opportunities usually associated
with urban development such as playgrounds, stadia, golf courses,
city parks, and zoos.
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Sec. 3. (a) The Commission hereby authorized and created shall
consist of fifteen members appointed as follows:
(1) Two majority and two minority members of the Senate
Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs, to be appointed by
the President of the Senate;
(2) Two majority and two minority members of the House
Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs to be appointed by
the Speaker of the House; and
(3) Seven citizens, known to be informed about and
concerned with the preservation and development of outdoor
recreation resources and opportunities, and experienced in
resource conservation planning for multiple resources uses,
who shall be appointed by the President, and one of whom
shall be designated as chairman by the President.
Vacancies occurring on the Commission shall not affect the authority of
the remaining members of the Commission to carry out the functions of
the Commission, and shall be filled in the same manner as the original
positions.
(b) The Commission members shall serve without compensation,
except that each member shall be entitled to reimbursement for actual
travel and subsistence expense incurred in the services of the Com-
mission and each member appointed by the President shall be entitled
to a per diem allowance not to exceed $50 per day when actually engaged
in Commission business.
(c) The Commission shall convene as soon as practicable following
appointment of its members, to implement the purposes and objectives of
this Act.
Sec. h. (a). The Commission is authorized, without regard to the
civil-service laws and regulations, to appoint and fix the compensation
of an executive secretary and such additional personnel as may be neces-
sary to enable it to carry out its functions, except that any Federal
employees subject to the civil service laws and regulations who may be
assigned to the Commission shall retain civil service status without
interruption or loss of status or privilege.
(b) The Commission shall establish headquarters in the District
of Columbia and shall make such other arrangements as are necessary
to carry out the purposes of this Act.
(c) The Commission shall request the Secretary of each Federal
Department or head of any independent agency which includes an agency
or agencies with a direct interest and responsibility in any phase of
outdoor recreation to appoint, and he shall appoint for each such
agency a liaison officer who shall work closely with the Commission
and its staff.
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Sec. 5* (a) There is hereby established an advisory council
which shall consist of the liaison officers appointed under section
4 (c), together with twenty-five additional members appointed by the
Commission who shall be representative of the various major geographi-
cal areas and citizen interest groups including the following: State
game and fish departments, State park departments, State forestry
departments, private organizations working in the field of outdoor
recreation resources and opportunities, landowners, State water
pollution control agencies, State water development agencies, private
forestry interests, livestock interests, mining interests, State travel
commissions, petroleum production interests, commercial fishing interests,
commercial outdoor recreation interests, industry, education, labor,
public utilities, and municipal governments.
(b) The functions of the advisory council shall be to advise and
counsel the Commission in the development of ways, means, and procedures
whereby maximum cooperation may be obtained from all agencies and groups
whose assistance in accomplishing the purposes of this Act will be re-
quired in arriving at sound methods and criteria for evaluating outdoor
recreation resources data assembled and otherwise to advise and assist
the Commission in carrying out the purposes of the Act.
(c) Members of the advisory council, except those employed by the
Federal Government and assigned to the Commission as liaison officers,
shall serve without compensation except that each shall be entitled to
reimbursement for actual travel and subsistence expenses incurred in
attending meetings of the advisory council called by the Chairman of
the Commission, or incurred in carrying out duties assigned by the
Chairman of the Commission.
(d) The Chairman of the Commission shall call an initial organi-
zation meeting of the advisory council, a meeting of such council each
six months thereafter, and a final meeting of such council prior to
transmitting the final report to the President and the Congress.
Sec. 6. (a) The Commission shall proceed as soon as practicable
to set in motion a nationwide inventory and evaluation of outdoor rec-
reation resources and opportunities, directly and through the Federal
agencies, the States, and private organizations and groups, utilizing
to the fullest extent possible such studies, data, and reports pre-
viously prepared or concurrently in process by Federal agencies, States,
private organizations, groups, and others.
(b) The Commission shall compile such data and in the light of
the data so compiled and of information available concerning trends
in population, leisure, transportation, and other factors shall deter-
mine the amount, kind, quality, and location of such outdoor recrea-
tion resources and opportunities as will be required by the year 1976
and the year 2000, and shall recommend what policies should best be
adopted and what programs be initiated, at each level of government
and by private organizations and other citizen groups and interests,
to meet such future requirements.
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(c) The Commission shall present not later than September 1,
1961, a report of its review, a compilation of its data, and its
recommendations on a State by State, region by region, and national
basis to the President and to the Congress, and shall cease to exist
not later than one year thereafter. Such report, compilation, and
recommendations shall be presented in such form as to make them of
maximum value to the States and shall include recommendations as to
means whereby the review may effectively be kept current in the future.
The Commission, on its own initiative or on request of the President or
the Congress, shall prepare interim or progress reports on particular
phases of its review.
(d) The Commission is authorized to conduct public hearings and
otherwise to secure data and expressions of opinion.
(e) The Commission is authorized to make direct grants to the
States, and to transfer necessary funds to Federal agencies, from
sums appropriated pursuant to section 8, to carry out such aspects
of the review as the Commission may determine can best be carried out
by the States, or Federal agencies, under such arrangements and agree-
ments as are determined by the Commission; and may enter into contracts
or agreements for studies and surveys with public or private agencies
and organizations. The Commission is also authorized to reimburse
Federal agencies for the expenses of liaison officers appointed under
section h (c) and other cooperation.
Sec. 7« The Commission, in its inquiries, findings, and recom-
mendations, shall recognize that present and future solutions to
problems of outdoor recreation resources and opportunities are respon-
sibilities at all levels of government, from local to Federal, and of
individuals and private organizations as well. The Commission shall
recognize that lands, waters, forest, rangelands, wetlands, wildlife
and such other natural resources that serve economic purposes also
serve to varying degrees and for varying uses outdoor recreation
purposes, and that sound planning of resource utilization for the full
future welfare of the Nation must include coordination and integration
of all such multiple uses.
Sec. 8. There are hereby authorized to be appropriated not more
than $2,500,000 to carry out the purposes of this Act, and such moneys
as may be appropriated shall be available to the Commission until
expended.
Sec. 9- This Act may be cited as "the Outdoor Recreation
Resources Review Act".
Approved June 28, 1958.
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PUBLIC LAW 85-^99
85th Congress, H. R. 120uu
(72 Stat. 296)
AN ACT
Extending the time in which the Boston National Historic Sites Com-
mission shall complete its work.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN CONGRESS ASSEMBLED, That section h of the
joint resolution entitled "Joint resolution to provide for investi-
gating the feasibility of establishing a coordinated local, State, and
Federal program in the city of Boston, Massachusetts, and general
vicinity thereof, for the purpose of preserving the historic properties,
objects, and buildings in that area", approved June 16, 1955 (69 Stat.
136), as amended by the Act of February 19, 1957 (71 Stat, k) , is
further amended by striking out "three years" and inserting in lieu
thereof "four years". Section 5 of the aforesaid joint resolution, as
amended, is further amended by striking out "$^0,000" and by inserting
in lieu thereof "$60,000".
Approved July 3, 195&.
PUBLIC LAW 85-614
85th Congress, H. R. 12293
(72 Stat. 3kh)
AN ACT
To establish the Hudson- Champla in Celebration Commission, and for other
purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN CONGRESS ASSEMBLED, That (a) there is hereby
established a Commission to be known as the "Hudson-Champlain Celebration
Commission" (hereinafter referred to as the "Commission") which shall be
composed of twenty-one members as follows:
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(c) Any property acquired by the Commission remaining upon
termination of the celebration may be used by the Secretary of the
Interior for purposes of the National Park System or may be disposed
of as surplus property. The net revenues, after payment of Commission
expenses, derived from Commission activities, shall be deposited in
the Treasury of the United States.
Approved August 8, 1958 •
PUBLIC LAW 85-658
85th Congress, H. R. 11868
(72 Stat. 613)
AN ACT
To amend the Act of August 11, 1955 (69 Stat. 632), relating to the
rehabilitation and preservation of historic properties in the
New York City area, and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN CONGRESS ASSEMBLED, That the Act entitled
"An Act to promote public cooperation in the rehabilitation and pres-
ervation of the Nation's important historic properties in the New York
City area, and for other purposes," approved August 11, 1955 (69 Stat.
632), is hereby amended as follows:
(a) In the first sentence of the second paragraph of section 1
of such Act insert a comma and the word "development" after the word
"rehabilitation. "
(b) In the first sentence of section 2 of such Act insert a comma
and the word "development" after the word "rehabilitation."
Approved August lk, 19 58.
PUBLIC LAW 85-681
85th Congress, H. R. 13^82
(72 Stat. 632)
AN ACT
To amend the Atomic Energy Act of 195^, as amended.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN CONGRESS ASSEMBLED, That subsection a. of
section 53 of the Atomic Energy Act of 195*+> as amended, is amended by
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deleting "or" at the end of paragraph "(2)"; by changing the period at
the end of paragraph "(3)" to a semicolon; and by adding the following
at the end of the subsection:
Sec. 3. That section 68 of the Atomic Energy Act of 195^> as
amended, is amended to read as follows:
"Sec. 68. Public and Acquired Lands. —
"b. Any reservation of radioactive mineral substances, fissionable
materials, or source material, together with the right to enter upon the
land and prospect for, mine, and remove the same, inserted pursuant to
Executive Order 9613 of September 13, 19*+5, Executive Order 9701 of
March 4, I9U6, the Atomic Energy Act of 19*^6, or Executive Order 9908
of December 5> 19^7* in any patent, conveyance, lease, permit, or other
authorization or instrument disposing of any interest in public or
acquired lands of the United States, is hereby released, remised, and
quitclaimed to the person or persons entitled upon the date of this Act
under the grant from the United States or successive grants to the
ownership, occupancy, or use of the land under applicable Federal or
State laws: PROVIDED, HOWEVER, That in cases where any such reservation
on acquired lands of the United States has been heretofore released,
remised, or quitclaimed subsequent to August 12, 195^> in reliance upon
authority deemed to have been contained in the Atomic Energy Act of
19^6, as amended, or the Atomic Energy Act of 195^> as heretofore
amended, the same shall be valid and effective in all respects to the
same extent as if public lands and not acquired lands had been involved.
The foregoing release shall be subject to any rights which may have been
granted by the United States pursuant to any such reservation, but the
releasees shall be subrogated to the rights of the United States."
Approved August 19, 1958.
PUBLIC LAW 85-828
85th Congress, S. 765
(72 Stat. 985)
AN ACT
To increase the authorization for the appropriation of funds to complete
the International Peace Garden, North Dakota.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN CONGRESS ASSEMBLED, That the first section
of the Act entitled "An Act to authorize an appropriation to complete
the International Peace Garden, North Dakota", approved October 25,
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19^9 (63 Stat. 883), as amended, is amended by striking out
'$200,000" and by inserting in lieu thereof "$*i00,000".
Approved August 28, 1958.
PUBLIC LAW 85-918
85th Congress, H. J. Res. 557
(72 Stat. 1769)
JOINT RESOLUTION
To amend the Act of September 7, 1957 (71 Stat. 626), providing for
the establishment of a Civil War Centennial Commission.
RESOLVED BY THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE UNITED
STATES OF AMERICA IN CONGRESS ASSEMBLED, That section 9 of the joint
resolution of September 7, 1957 (71 Stat. 626), entitled "Joint
resolution to establish a commission to commemorate the one hundredth
anniversary of the Civil War, and for other purposes", is hereby
amended to read as follows:
"Sec. 9. There is hereby authorized to be appropriated such
sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this joint
resolution, not to exceed $100,000 in any one fiscal year."
Approved September 2, 1958.
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II. LEGISLATION RELATING TO NATIONAL PARKS
PUBLIC LAW 85-^82
85th Congress, H. R. 66kl
(72 Stat. 280)
AN ACT
To fix the "boundary of Everglades National Park, Florida, to authorise
the Secretary of the Interior to acquire land therein, and to pro-
vide for the transfer of certain land not included within said
boundary, and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. IN CONGRESS ASSEMBLED, That, notwithstanding
section 1 of the Act of May 30, 1934 (kQ Stat. 816, 16 U.S.C., sec ^10),
or any action taken pursuant to authority contained therein, the ex-
terior "boundary of Everglades National Park, Florida, is subject to the
provisions of section 7 of this Act, hereby fixed to include the
following described lands:
(l) Beginning at the intersection of the south right-of-way
line of United States Highway Numbered *H, also known as the
Tamiami Trail, and the west line of township 5^ south, range 37
east, as shown on the Everglades National Park base map numbered
NP-EVE-7109, revised August 10, 19^9;
thence southerly along the west line of township 5*+ south,
range 37 east, along the west line of Government lot 6 lying
between township 5^ south, and township 55 south, range 37 east,
and along the west line of township 55 south, range 37 east, and
township 56 south, range 37 east and along the west lines of
sections 6, 7, and 18, township 57 south, range 37 east, to the
southwest corner of section 18, said township and range;
thence easterly along the north line of sections 19, 20, 21,
22, and 23 of said township and range to the northeast corner of
section 23;
thence southerly along the east line of sections 23, 26, and
35 of said township and range to the southeast corner of said
section 35;
thence easterly along the south line of section 36, of said
township and range, to the southeast corner of said section 36;
thence southerly along the east line of sections 1, 12, 13,
2k, 25, and 36, township 5^ south, range 37 east, and along the
west line of sections 6, 7, and 18, township 59 south, range
33 east, to the northwest corner of section 19, said township
and range;
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thence easterly along the north line of sections 19, 20, 21,
22, 23, and 2k of township 59 south, range 3o east, and sections
19 and 20 of township 59 south, range 39 east, to the southwest
right-of-way line of United States Highway Numbered 1;
thence southeasterly along the southwest right-of-way line
of United States Highway Numbered 1 to a point which is the
northerly point of a tract of land conveyed by the trustees of
the internal improvement fund, State of Florida, to John E.
Ravlin, and others, by deed dated November 5, 19*+3> recorded in
deed book Gl6, page 72, in Monroe County public records;
thence following along the westerly and southerly boundary
of said tract to its point of intersection with a line parallel
with and 200 feet northwesterly from the centerline of Intra-
coastal Waterway near the southern point of said Ravlin tract;
thence southwesterly, following a line parallel to the
centerline of said Intracoastal Waterway and 200 feet north-
westerly from said centerline to a point due north of Long Key
Light, approximately longitude 80 degrees 50 minutes west,
latitude 2k degrees 51 minutes north;
thence northwesterly, following a line at all times parallel
to the centerline of said Intracoastal Waterway and 200 feet north-
easterly from said centerline to a point opposite the Oxford Bank
Light, approximately longitude 8l degrees 00 minutes *40 seconds
west, latitude 2k degrees 59 minutes 10 seconds north;
thence northwesterly in a straight line to a point 3 miles
due south of the most southernmost point of East Cape (Cape Sable);
thence due north in a straight line to a point 2 miles due
south of the most southernmost point of East Cape (Cape Sable);
thence northwesterly in the Gulf of Mexico in a straight line
to a point 2 miles due west of the southeast corner of fractional
section 31 (Middle Cape), township 60 south, range 32 east;
thence northwesterly in a straight line to a point 2 miles
due west of the most westernmost point of Northwest Cape (Cape
Sable);
thence northeasterly in a straight line to a point 2 miles
due west of the northwest corner of fractional section 6, township
59 south, range 32 east;
thence northwesterly in a straight line to a point 2 miles
due west of the southwest corner of section 6, township 58 south,
range 32 east;
thence northwesterly in a straight line to a point 2 miles
due west of the northwest corner of fractional section 28, town-
ship 56 south, range 31 east;
thence northwesterly in a straight line to a point 3 miles
due west of the southwest corner of fractional section 32, town-
ship 5k south, range 30 east;
thence northwesterly in a straight line to the southwest
corner of section 28, township 53 south, range 28 east;
thence northerly along the west line of section 28, township
53 south, range 28 east, to the northwest corner of said section
28;
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thence easterly along the north line of section 28, township
53 south, range 28 east, to the northeast corner of said section 28;
thence northerly along the west line of section 22, township 53
south, range 28 east, to the northwest corner of said section 22;
thence easterly along the north j.ine of section 22, township 53
south, range 28 east, to the northeast corner of said section 22;
thence northerly along the west line of section l4, township 53
south, range 23 east, to tbe northwest corner of said section l4;
thence easterly along the north line of section 14, township 53
south, range 28 east, to the northeast corner of said section 1^;
thence northerly along the west line of section 12, township 53
south, range 28 east, to the northwest corner of raid section 12;
thence easterly along the north line of section 12, township 53
south, range 28 east, to the northeast corner of said section 12;
thence northerly along the west line of section 6, township 53
south, range 29 east, to the northwest corner of said section 6;
thence easterly along the north line of township 53 south,
range 29 east, to the northeast corner of section 4, township 53
south, range 29 east;
thence southerly along the east lines of sections k, 9, l6, and
21, township 53 south, range 29 east, to the southeast corner of the
northeast quarter of said section 21;
thence easterly to the center of section 22, township 53 south,
range 29 east;
thence southerly to the southeast corner of the southwest
quarter of section 22, township 53 south, range 29 east;
thence easterly along the south line of section 22, township 53
south, range 29 east, to the southeast corner of said section 22;
thence southerly along the west line of section 26, township 53
south, range 29 east, to the southwest corner of the northwest
quarter of said section 26;
thence easterly to the center of section 26, township 53
south, range 29 east;
thence southerly to the northwest corner of the southwest quar-
ter of the southeast quarter of section 26, township 53 south,
range 29 east;
thence easterly to the northeast corner of the southeast
quarter of the southeast quarter of section 26, township 53 south,
range 29 east;
thence southerly along the east line of section 26, township 53
south, range 29 east, to the southeast corner of said section 26;
thence easterly along the north line of section 36, township 53
south, range 29 east, to the northeast corner of the northwest
quarter of said section 36;
thence southerly to the southwest corner of the northwest
quarter of the southeast quarter of section 36, township 53 south,
range 29 east;
thence easterly to the southeast corner of the northeast
quarter of the southeast quarter of section 36, township 53 south,
range 29 east;
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thence continuing easterly to the southeast corner of the
northwest quarter of the southwest quarter of section 31* town-
ship 53 south, range 30 east;
thence northerly to the northeast corner of the northwest
quarter of the northwest quarter of section 31, township 53 south,
range 30 east;
thence continuing northerly to the northeast corner of the
southwest quarter of the southwest quarter of section 30, town-
ship 53 south, range 30 east;
thence westerly to the northeast corner of the southeast
quarter of the southeast quarter of section 25, township 53 south,
range 29 east;
thence northerly along the east lines of sections 25, 24, and
13, township 53 south, range 29 east, to the northeast corner of
said section 13; thence easterly along the north lines of sections
18, 17, 16, 15, 14, and 13, to the northeast corner of section 13,
township 53 south, range 30 east;
thence southerly along the east lines of sections 13, 24, 25,
and 36 to the southeast corner section 36, township 53 south,
range 30 east;
thence easterly along the north lines of sections 6, 5, and
4 to the northeast corner of section 4, township 5^ south, range
31 east;
thence southerly along the east line of section 4 to the
southeast corner of section 4, township 5^ south, range 31 east;
thence easterly along the north line of section 10 to the
northeast corner of section 10, township 5^ south, range 31 east;
thence southerly along the east line of section 10 to the
southeast corner of section 10, township 54 south, range 31 east;
thence easterly along the north line of section l4 to the
northeast corner of section 14, township 54 south, range 31 east;
thence southerly along the east line of section 14 to the
southeast corner of section l4, township 54 south, range 31 east;
thence easterly along the north line of section 24 to the
northeast corner of section 24, township 5^ south, range 31 east;
thence southerly along the east lines of sections 24 and 25
to the southeast corner of section 25, township 54 south, range
31 east;
thence easterly along the north lines of sections 31, 32,
and 33 to the northeast corner of section 33, township 5^ south,
range 32 east;
thence southerly along the east line of section 33 to the
southeast corner of section 33, township 5^ south, range 32 east;
thence easterly along the north line of section 3, to the
northeast corner of section 3, township 55 south, range 32 east;
thence southerly along the east lines of sections 3 and 10,
to the southeast corner of section 10, township 55 south, range
32 east;
thence easterly along the north line of section l4, to the
northeast corner of section 14, township 55 south, range 32 east;
thence southerly along the east line of section l4, to the
southeast corner of section 14, township 55 south, range 32 east;
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thence easterly along the north line of section 2k, to the
northeast corner of section 2k, township 55 south, range 32 east;
thence southerly along the east lines of sections 2k and 25
to the northeast corner of the southeast quarter of section 25,
township 55 south, range 32 east;
thence easterly along the north line of the south half of
section 30 to the northeast corner of the south half of section
30, township 55 south, range 33 east;
thence southerly along the east lines of sections 30 and 31
to the southeast corner of section 31> township 55 south, range
33 east;
thence southerly along the east line of section 6, to the
southeast corner of section 6, township 56 south, range 33 east;
thence easterly along the north lines of sections 8, 9> 10,
11, and 12, to the northeast corner of section 12, township 56
south, range 33 east;
thence easterly along the north lines of sections "J, 8, 9,
10, 11, and 12, to the northeast corner of section 12, township
56 south, range 3*4- east;
thence easterly along the north line of section 7 to the
northeast corner of section 7, township 56 south, range 35 east;
thence northerly along the west line of section 5 to the
northwest corner of section 5, township 56 south, range 35 east;
thence northerly along the west lines of sections 32, 29, 20,
17, 8, and 5 to the northwest corner of section 5> township 55
south, range 35 east;
thence northerly along the west lines of sections 32, 29, and
20 to the intersection of the south right-of-way line of the Loop
Road, township 5^ south, range 35 east;
thence easterly along the south right-of-way line of the Loop
Road and the south right-of-way line of United States Highway
Numbered kl, also known as the Tamiami Trail, through sections 20,
21, 22, 23, and 2k, township $k south, range 35 east, to the inter-
section of the east township line, township 3k south, range 35 east;
thence easterly along the south right-of-way line of United
States Highway Numbered kl, also known as the Tamiami Trail,
through sections 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, and 2k, township 5k south,
range 36 east, to the east township line of township $k south, range
36 east;
thence easterly along the south right-of-way line of United
States Highway Numbered kl, also known as the Tamiami Trail, across
township 365 east to the intersection of the west line of township
5^ south, range 37 east, the point of beginning;
(2) Land acquired by the United States of America for
furthering administration and use of the park by deeds dated
January 25, 195I+ (2), and February 27, 195^ (2), recorded in the
public records of Monroe County, Florida, book OR- 3, pages 302 to
308, inclusive, and book 0R-2, pages 378 to 381, inclusive,
respectively; and accepted by the National Park Service on April 7,
195^ (2), and April 5, I95U (2), respectively; and
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(3) Not to exceed 35 acres, to be acquired by donation only,
in or in the vicinity of Everglades City, Florida, which the Sec-
retary of the Interior may find necessary and suitable for further-
ing administration and use of the park.
Land and water now in Federal ownership within said boundary shall
continue to be administered as Everglades National Park; however, the
land and water therein not in Federal ownership shall be administered
as a part of the park only after being acquired as hereinafter provided.
Sec. 2. The authority of the Secretary of the Interior to acquire
land and water for Everglades National Park shall hereafter be re-
stricted to the area within the boundary described in section 1. Not-
withstanding the proviso contained in section 1 of the Act of May 30*
193^ (kQ Stat. 8l6, 16 U.S.C., sec. J+10), or any other provision of
law, the said Secretary is hereafter authorized, within the boundary
fixed in this Act and with any funds made available for that purpose,
to acquire land, water, and interests therein by purchase or otherwise
subject to the proviso that no parcel within the following described
area shall be acquired without the consent of its owner so long as it
is used exclusively for agricultural purposes, including housing,
directly incident thereto, or is lying fallow or remains in its natural
state:
Beginning at the southwest corner of section 31* township 58
south, range 37 east;
thence southerly along the west line of sections 6 and 7>
township 59 south, range 37 east, to the southeast corner of
section 2k, township 59 south, range 36 east;
thence westerly along the south lines of sections 2k, 23, 22,
21, and 20, township 59 south, range 36 east, to the southwest
corner of said section 20;
thence northerly along the west lines of sections 20, 17, 8,
and 5, township 59 south, range 36 east, to the northwest corner
of said section 5j
thence to the southwest corner of section 33> township 58
south, range 36 east;
thence northerly along the west lines of sections 33 and 28,
township 58 south, range 36 east, to the northwest corner of said
section 28;
thence easterly along the north lines of sections 28, 27, 26,
and 25, township 58 south, range 36 east, to the northeast corner
of said section 25;
thence southerly along the east line of section 25, township
58 south, range 36 east, to the point of intersection of the east
line of said section 25 and the north line of section 18, town-
ship 58 south, range 37 east, extended westerly along the hiatus;
thence easterly across the hiatus to the northwest corner of
section 18, township 58 south, range 37 east;
thence easterly alon^ the north lines of sections 18, 17,
and 16, township 58 south, range 37 east, to the northeast corner
of said section 16;
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thence southerly to the northeast corner of section 21, town-
ship 58 south, range 37 east;
thence westerly along the north lines of sections 21 and 20,
township 58 south, range 37 east, to the northeast corner of the
northwest quarter of said section 20;
thence southerly along the west line of the east half of
section 20, township 58 south, range 37 east, to the southeast
corner of the southwest quarter of said section 20;
thence westerly along the north lines of sections 29 and
30, township 58 south, range 37 east, to the northwest corner of
said section 30;
thence southerly along the west lines of sections 30 and 31>
township 58 south, range 37 east, to the southwest corner of said
section 31; "the point of beginning.
The authority to acquire land, water, and interests therein within
the park boundary fixed in section 1 of this Act but outside the area
designated in the Act of October 10, 19^9 (63 Stat. 733), is further
subject to the right of retention by the owners thereof, including
owners of interests in oil, gas, and mineral rights or royalties, and
by their heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns, at
their election of the following:
(1) The reservation until October 9, 19&1, of all oil, gas,
and mineral rights or interests, including the right to lease,
explore for, produce, store, and remove oil, gas, and other
minerals from such lands;
(2) In the event that on or before said date, oil, gas, or
other minerals are being produced in commercial quantities any-
where within the boundary fixed in section 1 of this Act but out-
side the area designated in the Act of October 10, 19^9> the time
of the -reservation provided in subsection (l) above shall auto-
matically extend for all owners within said boundary and outside
of said area regardless of whether such production is from land
in which such owners have an interest, for so long as oil, gas,
or other minerals are produced in commercial quantities anywhere
within said boundary and outside of said area. To exercise this
reservation, the owners, their lessees, agents, employees, and
assigns shall have such right of ingress to and egress from such
land and water as may be necessary; and
(3) After the termination of the reserved rights of owners
as set forth in subsections (l) and (2) of this section, a further
reservation of the right to customary royalties, applying at the
time of production, in any oil, gas, or other minerals which may
be produced from such land and water at any time before January
1, 1985, should production ever be authorized by the Federal
Government or its assigns.
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Sec. 3. Unless consented to by an owner retaining the
reservation set forth in subsections (l) and (2) of section 2 of
this Act, no action shall be taken by the Federal Government during
the period of such reservation to purchase, acquire, or otherwise
terminate or interfere with any lease or leases which may be
applicable to said owner's land.
Sec. h. Any reservations retained under the provisions of
subsections (l) and (2) of section 2 of this Act shall be exercised
by the owners subject to reasonable rules and regulations which
the Secretary may prescribe for the protection of the park, but
which shall permit the reserved rights to be exercised so that the
oil, gas, and minerals may be explored for, developed, extracted,
and removed from the park area in accordance with sound conser-
vation practices. All operations shall be carried on under such
regulations as the Secretary may prescribe to protect the land
and area for park purposes.
Sec. 5. In acquiring any of the land or water within the
area described in the first section of this Act the Secretary of
the Interior shall exercise reasonable diligence to ascertain
whether owners elect to retain reservations in accordance with
the provisions of section 2 of this Act. If, after the exercise
of such reasonable diligence, owners cannot be located, or do not
appear in judicial proceedings to acquire the land and water, so
that it may be ascertained whether they desire to retain reser-
vations in accordance with the provisions hereof, the Secretary
may acquire the fee simple title to their land free and clear of
reservations as set forth in subsections (l), (2), and (3) of
section 2 of this Act.
Sec. 6. Unless the Secretary, after notice and opportunity
for hearing, shall find that the same is seriously detrimental to
the preservation and propagation of the flora or fauna of Ever-
glades National Park, he shall permit such drainage through the
natural waterways of the park and the construction, operation,
and maintenance of artificial works for conducting water thereto
as is required for the reclamation by the State of Florida or
any political subdivision thereof or any drainage district
organized under its laws of lands lying easterly of the eastern
boundary of the park in township 5^ south, ranges 31 and 32 east,
townsbip 55 south, ranges 32 and 33 east, and township 56 south,
range 33 east. He shall grant said permission, however, only
after a master plan for the drainage of said lands has been
approved by the State of Florida and after finding that the
approved plan has engineering feasibility and is so designed as
to minimize disruptions of the natural state of the park. Any
right-of-way granted pursuant to this section shall be revocable
upon breach of the conditions upon which it is granted, which
conditions shall also be enforcible in any other appropriate
manner, and the grantee shall be obligated to remove its improve-
ments and to restore the land occupied by it to its previous
condition in the event of such revocation.
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Sec. 7. The Secretary of the Interior is authorized to
transfer to the State of Florida by quitclaim deed the land,
water, and interests therein, previously acquired by the United
States of America for Everglades National Park and not included
within such park by section 1 of this Act, such transfer to be
in exchange for the conveyance by the State of Florida to the
United States of all land, water, and interests therein, owned
by the State within the boundary of the park as described in
section 1 of this Act: PROVIDED, That exclusion of any land,
water, and interests therein from the park boundary pursuant
to section 1 of this Act. shall be dependent upon the con-
temporaneous conveyance by the State to the United States of
all land, water, and interests therein, owned by the State
within the park boundary described in section 1 of this Act,
including land, water, and interests therein, heretofore con-
veyed to the State for transfer to the United States for
inclusion in Everglades National Park. The effectuation of the
transfer provided for in this section shall be a condition
precedent to the acquisition by the Secretary of any land, water,
or interests therein held in private ownership within the
boundaries set forth in section 1 of this Act and outside the
area designated in the Act of October 10, 19^9, except as such
acquisition is by donation.
Sec. 8. There are hereby authorized to be appropriated
such sums, but not more than $2,000,000 in all, as are required
for the acquisition of land, water, and interests therein held
in private ownership within the boundaries of Everglades
National Park as fixed by section 1 of this Act and outside the
area described in the Act of October 10, 19^9.
Approved July 2, 1958.
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PUBLIC LAW 85-3^3
85th Congress, S. 1828
(72 Stat. 35)
AN ACT
To retrocede to the State of Montana concurrent police jurisdiction over
the Blackfeet Highway and its connections with the Glacier National
Park road system, and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN CONGRESS ASSEMBLED, That there is hereby
retroceded to the State of Montana such concurrent police jurisdiction
as has been ceded to the United States of America over the rights-of-
way of the Blackfeet Highway, including the highway itself, and over
the rights-of-way of its connections with the Glacier National Park
road system on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation, including the high-
ways themselves, the same being the jurisdiction ceded by the act of
the Legislature of Montana, approved February 27, 1929 (laws of Montana,
1929, page 63), and accepted by Act of Congress approved May 2, 1932
(Vf Stat. lMO.
Sec. 2. Following acceptance by the State of Montana of the
retrocession provided herein, the laws and regulations of the United
States pertaining to Glacier National Park shall cease to apply to
the territory of said rights-of-way and highways.
Approved March 15, 1958.
PUBLIC LAW 85-^07
85th Congress, H. R. 2170
(72 Stat. 115)
AN ACT
To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to consummate desirable land
exchanges.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN CONGRESS ASSEMBLED, That the Secretary of
the Interior is authorized to accept from grantors title to non-Federal
land and interests in land, together with improvements thereon, situated
within or adjacent to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and in
exchange therefor, to convey by deed on behalf of the United States to
the aforesaid grantors, land or interests therein, together with im-
provements thereon, situated within the Great Smoky Mountains National
Park: PROVIDED, That such exchanges may be made without additional
compensation by either party to the exchange when the properties to be
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exchanged are of approximately equal value; however, when the properties
are not of approximately equal value, as may "be determined "by the Secre-
tary, an additional payment of funds shall he required by the Secretary
or "by the grantor of non-Federal properties, as the case may he, in order
to make an equal exchange, and the Secretary is authorized to use any
land acquisition funds relating to the National Park System for such
purposes: PROVIDED FURTHER, That not more than two hundred acres of park
land shall be conveyed pursuant to the aforesaid exchange authority.
All properties acquired hy the United States pursuant to this Act shall
become a part of the Great Smoky Mountain National Park upon acquisition
thereof. Properties conveyed by the United States pursuant to this Act
shall thereafter be excluded from the park and any Federal regulation or
control thereof for park purposes.
Approved May l6, 1958.
PUBLIC LAW 85-679
85th Congress, H. R. 898O
(72 Stat. 630)
AN ACT
To authorize an exchange of lands at Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas,
and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN CONGRESS ASSEMBLED, That, for the purpose
of consolidating Federal holdings of land within Hot Springs National
Park, Arkansas, and in order to bring about certain improvements in
park land use, the Secretary of the Interior is authorized in his
discretion to accept, on behalf of the United States, approximately
4.75 acres of non-Federal land or interests in land situated in blocks
195 and 196 of the city of Hot Springs, Arkansas, and in exchange
therefor to convey by deed on behalf of the United States to the grantor
of the aforesaid property certain federally owned land or interests in
land, of no greater value, comprising not in excess of five and three-
tenths acres of land situated adjacent to and in the Immediate rear of
the Arlington Hotel in Hot Springs, Arkansas.
Approved August 18, 1958.
PUBLIC LAW 85-647
85th Congress, H. R. 5^50
(72 Stat. Goh)
AN ACT
To authorize the enlargement of the administrative headquarters site
for Isle Royale National Park, Houghton, Michigan, and for other
purposes.
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN CONGRESS ASSEMBLED, That the Secretary of
the Interior is authorized to acquire by purchase or donation, or with
donated funds, a tract of land, or interests therein, located in
Houghton, Michigan, fronting on Portage Lake and lying to the east of
Franklin Street and to the north of Carroll Avenue, said land aggre-
gating not more than three acres and "being known as the Carroll Estate.
The property so acquired shall be added to the existing nearby adminis-
trative headquarters site furnishing services and facilities required
for the administration of Isle Royale National Park.
Sec. 2. Any funds now or hereafter made available for purposes
of construction or for purposes of operation and maintenance within
Isle Royale National Park may be used for such purposes with respect
to the administrative site and facilities relating thereto at Houghton,
Michigan. Any land acquisition funds now or hereafter made available
to the Secretary of the Interior for purposes of the national park
system may be used by the Secretary for the acquisition of the property
authorized to be added to the headquarters site pursuant to this Act.
Approved August Ik, 19 58.
PUBLIC LAW 85-666
85th Congress, H. R. 6038
(72 Stat. 6l6)
AN ACT
To revise the boundary of the Kings Canyon National Park, in the State
of California, and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN CONGRESS ASSEMBLED, That for the purpose
of improving the boundary of Kings Canyon National Park, California,
and excluding therefrom certain land that is no longer needed for
park purposes, that particular area of the park, comprising approxi-
mately 160 acres, lying west of the section line between section 21
and 22, and lying west of the section line between sections 27 and 28,
township 13 south, range 30 east, Mount Diablo meridian, is hereby
excluded from the park.
Land excluded from the park by this section hereafter shall be
a part of the Sequoia National Forest.
Sec. 2. For the purpose of facilitating park road maintenance,
and to include in the park certain property that is desirable for
future use and development, the following land situated in section
7, township Ik south, range 28 east, Mount Diablo meridian, is here-
by excluded from the Sequoia National Forest and added to the Kings
Canyon National Park:
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East half northeast quarter, east half west half northeast quarter,
northeast quarter southeast quarter, east half northwest quarter south-
east quarter, and those portions of the southeast quarter southeast
quarter and of the east half southwest quarter southeast quarter, lying
north of the right-of-way of State Highway l80.
Approved August 1^, 19 5& •
PUBLIC LAW 85-77
85th Congress, H. R. 5139
(71 Stat. 257/263)
AN ACT
Excerpt from the Act making appropriations for the Department of the
Interior for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1958, and for other
purposes.
PROVIDED, That all receipts for the fiscal year 1956 from the
operation of the McKinley Park Hotel in Mount McKinley National Park,
Alaska, may be applied to, or offset against, costs of managing, oper-
ating, and maintaining the hotel and related facilities, and any receipts
or other revenues in excess of such costs shall be deposited at least
annually into the treasury of the United States as miscellaneous receipts.
Approved July 1, 1957.
PUBLIC LAW 85-1*55
85th Congress, S. 1191
(?2 Stat, 185)
AN ACT
To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to exchange lands at Olympic
National Park, and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN CONGRESS ASSEMBLED, That the Secretary of
the Interior is authorized to exchange approximately six thousand six
hundred eight and ninety-six one -hundredths acres of land adjacent to
the Queets Corridor and Ocean Strip portions of Olympic National Park,
which were originally acquired by the Federal Government for public
works purposes, for lands and interest in lands not in Federal owner-
ship within the exterior boundaries of the park: PROVIDED, That the
lands so exchanged shall be of approximately equal value.
Sec. 2. Lands acquired pursuant to the exchange authority con-
tained herein shall be administered as a part of Olympic National Park
in accordance with the laws and regulations applicable to the park.
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Sec. 3. The provisions of this Act shall not be applicable with
respect to any privately owned lands lying within the exterior bound-
aries of the Olympic National Park which are within township 23 north,
range 10 west; township 23 north, range 9 west; township 2k north,
range 9 west; and township 2k north, range 8 west, West Willamette
meridian; and lot 5 of the July Creek lot survey consisting of .15 acre,
and lot 12 of the July Creek lot survey consisting of .35 acre.
Approved June 11, 1958*
PUBLIC LAW 85-61$
85th Congress, H. R. 6198
(72 Stat. 60k)
AN ACT
To exclude certain lands from the Sequoia National Park, in the State
of California, and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN CONGRESS ASSEMBLED, That for the purpose
of eliminating certain lands from the Sequoia National Park, the
Secretary of the Interior, with the approval of the Secretary of
Agriculture, is hereby authorized to exclude from the Sequoia National
Park not to exceed ten acres of land situated adjacent to the boundary
of the park in township 17 south, range 30 east, Mount Diablo meridian
and at a place where the Mineral King Road intersects the east line of
said township. Land so excluded shall become a part of the Sequoia
National Game Refuge, within the Sequoia National Forest. Exclusion
of such land from the park and the addition thereof to the Sequoia
National Game Refuge of the Sequoia National Forest, pursuant to this
section, shall be effective upon publication of notice thereof in the
Federal Register.
Approved August 1^, 1958.
PUBLIC LAW 85-^4
85th Congress, S. 2183
(72 Stat. 112)
AN ACT
To amend the Act of August 2, 1956 (70 Stat. 9^0), providing for the
establishment of the Virgin Islands National Park, and for other
purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN CONGRESS ASSEMBLED, That the Act of August 2,
1956 (70 Stat. 9 2 *0), entitled "An Act to authorize the establishment of
the Virgin Islands National Park, and for other purposes" is hereby
amended by striking section 3 therefrom.
Approved May l6, 1958.
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PUBLIC LAW 85-922
85th Congress, H. R. 12281
(72 Stat. 1772)
AN ACT
To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to provide an administrative
site for Yosemite National Park, California, on lands adjacent to
the park, and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN CONGRESS ASSEMBLED, That to enable the
Secretary of the Interior to preserve the extraordinary natural quali-
ties of Yosemite National Park, notwithstanding its increasing use by
the public, the Secretary is hereby authorized to provide in the manner
hereinafter set forth an administrative site in the El Portal area
adjacent to Yosemite National Park, in order that utilities, facilities,
and services required in the operation and administration of Yosemite
National Park may be located on such site outside the park.
Sec. 2. For said site the Secretary of the Interior is authorized
to acquire by purchase or donation, or with donated funds, approximately
twelve hundred acres, as shown on map numbered NP-YOS-7011, of non-Federal
land, interests in land, and appurtenances thereto, and, to avoid severing
parcels in private ownership which extend beyond the area so depicted, the
Secretary of the Interior may acquire in their entirety such parcels of
land or interests therein.
Sec. 3« The Secretaries of Agriculture and Interior are authorized
to arrange and effect mutually satisfactory transfers of jurisdiction
over land administered by each in the El Portal area. Land so trans-
ferred to the Secretary of the Interior shall thereupon be excluded from
the national forest or forests involved and thereafter be administered
by the Secretary of the Interior pursuant to this Act as a part of said
administrative site. Land transferred to the Secretary of Agriculture
pursuant to this Act shall thereupon become national forest land subject
to all laws, rules, and regulations applicalie to land acquired pursuant
to the Week's law.
Sec. h. Nothing herein contained shall affect any valid claim,
location, or entry existing under the land laws of the United States,
or the rights of any such claimant, locator, or entryman to the full
use and enjoyment of his land.
Sec. 5« Until further action by the Congress, the lands acquired
by or transferred to the Secretary of the Interior hereunder shall not
become a part of Yosemite National Park, nor be subject to the laws and
regulations governing said park, but the Secretary of the Interior shall
have supervision, management, and control of the area and shall make and
publish such rules and regulations as he may deem necessary and proper
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for its use and management: PROVIDED, That he may grant nonexclusive
privileges, leases, and permits for the use of land in the area and
enter into contracts relating to the same, subject to the limitations
and conditions applying to the similar authority provided in section
3 of the Act of August 25, 19l6 (39 Stat. 535), as amended (45 Stat.
235, 16 U.S.C., 1952 edition, sec. 3).
Sec. 6. Funds now or hereafter appropriated or otherwise avail-
able for operating and capital programs in the areas administered by
the National Park Service, including funds for acquisition of land
and interests in land, are hereby made available to acquire land,
interests in land, and appurtenances thereto, within the administrative
site, and to further the purpose of this Act.
Approved September 2, 1958 •
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III. LEGISLATION RELATING TO OTHER AREAS
PUBLIC LAW 85-391
85th Congress, H. R. 5984
(72 Stat. 102)
AN ACT
To authorize the exchange of certain lands at Black Canyon of the
Gunnison National Monument, Colorado, and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE SEIJATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN CONGRESS ASSEMBLED, That in order to bring
about desirable land use and ownership adjustments relating to certain
private and federally owned lands within the Black Canyon of the
Gunnison National Monument, Colorado, and in order to facilitate the
administration of such monument, the Secretary of the Interior is
authorized, in his discretion, to exchange lands of approximately equal
value as hereafter provided.
Sec. 2. The Secretary of the Interior is authorized to accept on
behalf of the United States from Clarence B. Sanburg and Grace Sanburg,
husband and wife, title to the following described lands: Northeast
quarter northeast quarter, section 25, township 50 north, range 8 west,
New Mexico principal meridian, as established by the dependent resurvey
of the General Land Office made in 19^0 and accepted in 19^2, except
15.15 acres previously deeded to the United States by Douglas Lytle by
deed dated October 13, 1933* and recorded in the records of Montrose
County, Colorado, at page 260 of Deed Book 158, containing 25.^5 acres,
more or less; and that portion of the southeast quarter northeast
quarter, section 25, township 50 north, range 8 west, New Mexico
principal meridian, as established by the dependent resurvey of the
General Land Office made in 19*j0 and accepted in 19^2, lying north and
east of a diagonal line from the northwest corner to the southeast
corner of said southeast quarter northeast quarter, containing 20.10
acres, more or less, being lands conveyed to Clarence B. Sanburg by
deed of March 8, 19^3, recorded in the records of Montrose County,
Colorado, at page 133 of Deed Book 303.
In exchange for the foregoing lands, the Secretary is authorized
to convey, on terms and conditions mutually satisfactory, the following-
described lands: Beginning at a point on the south boundary of the
northwest quarter northeast quarter, north 88 degrees 26 minutes west,
109.7 feet from the southwest corner of the northeast quarter north-
east quarter, section 25, township 50 north, range 8 west, New Mexico
principal meridian, as established by the dependent resurvey of the
General Land Office made in 19^0 and accepted in 19^2; thence north
428.3 feet to a brass cap set in a concrete monument; thence west
1, 320 feet to a brass cap set in a concrete monument; thence south
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393-5 feet to the south boundary of the northeast quarter northwest
quarter; thence south 88 degrees 26 minutes east on the south boundary
of the northeast quarter northwest quarter and the northwest quarter
northeast quarter, 1,320.^5 feet to the point of beginning, containing
12.J+5 acres, more or less, reserving, however, to the United States of
America a public road right-of-way 50 feet in width within the above -
described tract, said right-of-way to be measured southerly from the
centerline of the existing monument road where a portion of said road
lies within said tract; and the east half west half southeast quarter,
section 29, township 50 north, range 8 west, New Mexico principal
meridian, as established by the dependent resurvey of the General Land
Office made in 19*J0 and accepted in 19^2, containing forty acres, more
or less.
Approved May 1, 1958.
PUBLIC LAW 85-5^0
85th Congress, S. 3^31
(72 Stat. 398)
AW ACT
To provide for the addition of certain excess Federal property in the
village of Hatteras, North Carolina, to the Cape Hatteras National
Seashore Recreational Area, and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN CONGRESS ASSEMBLED, That the tracts of
excess Federal lands and improvements thereon in the village of Hatteras,
Dare County, North Carolina, bearing General Services Administration
control numbers T-NC-U42 and C-NC-Wi-, comprising forty-three one-
hundredths and one and five-tenths acres of land, respectively, the
exact descriptions for which shall be determined by the Administrator
of General Services, are hereby transferred, without exchange of funds,
to the administrative jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior to
be administered as a part of the Cape Hatteras National Seashore
Recreational Area, authorized by the Act of August 17, 1937, as amended
(50 Stat. 669; 16 U.S.C.459-459-a-U), and shall be subject to all the
laws and regulations applicable thereto.
Approved July 18, 1958.
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PUBLIC LAW 85-527
85th Congress, S. 602
(72 Stat. 368)
AN ACT
To provide for the acquisition of additional land to "be used in
connection with the Cowpens National Battleground site.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN CONGRESS ASSEMBLED, That, in addition to
the land heretofore acquired by the United States by gift pursuant to
the Act entitled "An Act to erect a national monument at Cowpens
battleground", approved March h, 1929 (1*5 Stat. 1558), for the purpose
of erecting a monument on the site of the Cowpens battleground, the
Secretary of the Interior is authorized, in his discretion, to accept
on behalf of the United States, donations of land not to exceed one
acre, situated adjacent to and between the present battlefield site
and relocated Highway 11.
Approved July 18, 19 58.
PUBLIC LAW 85-1*95
85th Congress, H. R. 103^9
(72 Stat. 295)
AN ACT
To authorize the acquisition by exchange of certain properties within
Death Valley National Monument, California, and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN CONGRESS ASSEMBLED, That the Secretary of
the Interior is hereby authorized to grant and convey to the Death
Valley Hotel Company, Ltd., or its successors, perpetual easements for
rights-of-way and/or title to land aggregating not more than two
hundred acres within Death Valley National Monument, California, sub-
ject to such terms and conditions as the Secretary may deem desirable,
and to enter into an agreement with the Death Valley Hotel Company,
Ltd., or its successors, defining, fixing and establishing the respect-
ive rights of the Death Valley Hotel Company, Ltd. , or its successors,
and the United States, as between themselves, to the use of the waters
available from Texas Springs, Furnace Creek Wash and its tributaries,
including Travertine Springs, and other waters in the vicinity thereof
in said Death Valley National Monument, California, and to accept in
exchange therefor the conveyance to the United States of parcels de-
signated parcels F, G, and H, aggregating approximately four hundred
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IV, drawing numbered NM-DV-2123, revised March Ik, 1958", a copy of
which drawing is on file with the Superintendent, Death Valley National
Monument, California, said lands lying within the exterior "boundaries
of Death Valley National Monument. In order to facilitate the making
of such exchange, the Secretary of the Interior may enter into an
agreement with the Death Valley Hotel Company, Ltd., or its successors,
pursuant to which the perpetual easements and land or any part thereof
which he is hereby authorized to grant and convey to the Death Valley
Hotel Company, Ltd., or its successors, will be conveyed from time to
time over a period of time in parcels or portions in accordance with
a schedule mutually satisfactory to the parties.
Approved July 2, 1958.
PUBLIC LAW 85-^35
85th Congress, S. 3037
(72 Stat. 153)
AN ACT
To provide for the establishment of Fort Clatsop National Memorial in
the State of Oregon, and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN CONGRESS ASSEMBLED, That, for the purpose
of commemorating the culmination, and the winter encampment, of the
Lewis and Clark Expedition following its successful crossing of the
North American Continent, there is hereby authorized to be established,
in the manner provided herein, Fort Clatsop National Memorial.
Sec. 2. The Secretary of the Interior shall designate for inclusion
in Fort Clatsop National Memorial land and improvements thereon located
in Clatsop County, Oregon, which are associated with the winter encamp-
ment of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, known as Fort Clatsop, and, also,
adjacent portions of the old trail which led overland from the fort to
the coast: PROVIDED, That the total area eo designated shall contain
no more than one hundred and twenty- five acres.
Sec. 3. Within the area designated pursuant to section 2, the
Secretary of the Interior is authorized to acquire land and interests in
land by purchase, donation, with donated funds, or by such other means
as he deems to be in the public interest.
Sec. k. Establishment of Fort Clatsop National Memorial shall be
effected when there is vested in the United States of America title to
not less than one hundred acres of land associated with the historical
events to be commemorated. Following its establishment, Fort Clatsop
National Memorial shall be administered by the Secretary of the Interior
pursuant to the Act of August 25, 1916 (39 Stat. 535), as amended.
Approved May 29, 1958.
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PUBLIC LAW 85-401
85th Congress, S. 1818
(72 Stat. 110)
AN ACT
To direct the Secretary of the Interior to acquire certain lands as an
addition to the Fort Frederica National Monument.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN CONGRESS ASSEMBLED, That the first section
of the Act entitled "An Act to provide for the establishment of the
Fort Frederica National Monument, at Saint Simon Island, Georgia, and
for other purposes", approved May 26, 19 36 (4-9 Stat. 1373) > as amended,
is amended by striking out "one hundred acres" and inserting in lieu
thereof "two hundred and fifty acres".
Sec. 2. The Secretary of the Interior is authorized and directed
to acquire by purchase, condemnation, or otherwise, subject to the
acreage limitation contained in the aforementioned Act, the site known
as the Bloody Marsh Battle memorial monument located on Saint Simon
Island, Georgia, together with such additional land, including the
marshland across the river to the west of Fort Frederica National
Monument, or interest in land, as in the judgment of the Secretary of
the Interior might be desirable for the protection of such national
monument. Such lands or interest in lands acquired by the Secretary
pursuant to this Act shall be made a part of the Fort Frederica National
Monument .
Sec. 3« There are hereby authorized to be appropriated, out of any
money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, such amounts, not to
exceed $20,000, as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this
Act.
Approved May l6, 19 58.
PUBLIC LAW 85-659
85th Congress, H. R. 627^
(72 Stat. 6lk)
AN ACT
To provide that the Secretary of the Interior shall accept title to
Grant's Tomb in New York, New York, and maintain it as the General
Grant National Memorial.
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN CONGRESS ASSEMBLED, That the Secretary of
the Interior is authorized and directed to accept, as a gift to the
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United States, title to the real property known as Grant's Tomb at
Riverside Drive and West One Hundred and Twenty-Second Street in
New York, New York, and thereafter to administer and maintain such
real property as the General Grant National Memorial.
Approved August 14, 1958.
PUBLIC LAW 85-77^
b5th Congress, S. 3572
(72 Stat. 931)
AN ACT
To authorize land exchanges for purposes of the George Washington
Memorial Parkway in Montgomery County, Maryland, and for other
purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN CONGRESS ASSEMBLED, That, for the purposes
of relocating electric trolley lines, electrical transmission lines,
and related facilities of the D. C. Transit System, Inc., and the
Potomac Electric Power Company, Inc., in order to eliminate the neces-
sity for crossings between the George Washington Memorial Parkway and
the facilities of the aforesaid corporations in Montgomery County,
Maryland, and to preserve more effectively the historic properties of
the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, the Secretary of the Interior is author-
ized to consummate desirable exchanges as hereinafter prescribed.
In furtherance of these purposes, the Secretary is authorized on
behalf of the United States to accept, from the aforesaid corporations
or their successors or assigns, title to non-Federal land and interests
in land adjacent to and situated in the vicinity of the George Washing-
ton Memorial Parkway in Montgomery County, Maryland, and in exchange
therefor to convey to the aforesaid grantors or their successors or
assigns land or interests in land of the United States comprising a
part of or located in the vicinity of the George Washington Memorial
Parkway in Montgomery County, Maryland: PROVIDED, That Federal lands
or interests outside the administrative control of said Secretary may
be conveyed only with the approval of the administering agency. The
aforesaid exchanges are authorized to be made without additional com-
pensation by either party to the exchange when the properties to be
exchanged are of approximately equal value. When, however, the
properties are not of approximately equal value, as may be determined
by the Secretary, an additional payment of funds shall be required by
the Secretary or by the grantors of non-Federal properties, as the case
may be, in order to make an equal exchange. The Secretary is authorized
to use any funds available for the George Washington Memorial Parkway
project for such purposes. The Secretary may consummate land exchanges
herein authorized upon such terms, conditions, and procedures as he may
find to be necessary or desirable in carrying out the purposes of this
Act.
Approved August 27, 1958.
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PUBLIC LAW 65-709
35th Congress, H. R. 510h
(72 Stat. 706)
AN ACT
To preserve Gloria Dei (Old Swedes') Church national historic site by-
authorizing the acquisition of abutting properties, and for other
purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN CONGRESS ASSEMBLED, That to assure the
preservation of Gloria Dei (Old Swedes') Church, designated a national
historic site pursuant to the Act of August 21, 1935 (^9 Stat. 666), the
Secretary of the Interior is authorized to acquire by purchase, donation,
or with donated funds, lands, improvements thereon, and interests in lands
within the city block of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, bounded by Washington
Avenue, Christian, Swanson, and Water Streets, exclusive of Gloria Dei
(Old Swedes') Church national historic site located within said block;
and the Secretary is further authorized to develop, as a part of the
national historic site, federally owned lands within said block by land-
scaping in such manner as to provide a dignified open setting for Gloria
Dei (Old Swedes') Church.
Sec. 2. Nothing herein shall affect the continuing ownership,
administration, and maintenance of the church property by The Corporation
of Gloria Dei (Old Swedes') Church.
Approved August 21, 195o\
PUBLIC LAW b5-910
85th Congress, H. R. 11009
(72 Stat. 1751)
AN ACT
To provide for the establishment of Grand Portage National Monument
in the State of Minnesota, and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN CONGRESS ASSEMBLED, That, for the purpose
of preserving an area containing unique historical values, there is
hereby authorized to be established, in the manner hereinafter pro-
vided, the Grand Portage National Monument in the State of Minnesota
which, subject to valid existing rights, shall comprise the following
described lands:
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Tract numbered 1 "beginning at a point about 23 feet from the water
line of Lake Superior and on the east boundary of the southwest quarter
of the southeast quarter of section 4, said point marked by a brass plug
numbered I; thence northerly along said boundary line a distance of
273.70 feet to a point marked by a brass plug numbered II; thence in a
westerly direction parallel to the south one-sixteenth line of section
4 a distance of 1, 320 feet to the intersection of said line with the
north- south quarter line of section 4, said point of intersection being
in the bed of a stream and witnessed by an iron pipe located 60 feet
southerly from said point and on the north-south quarter line, and on
the west bank of said stream; thence southerly along said north-south
quarter line a distance of 120 feet to the point of intersection of
said north-south quarter line and the south one-sixteenth line of section
4 marked by an iron pipe set in concrete; thence westerly along said one-
sixteenth line a distance of 120 feet to a point in path marked by brass
plug numbered IV; thence southerly in a direction parallel to the north-
south quarter line of section 4 a distance of 660 feet to an iron bolt
in road intersection; thence westerly parallel to the south one-
sixteenth line of section 4 a distance of 1,200 feet to the point of
intersection of said line with the west one-sixteenth line of said
section 4 and marked by a brass plug numbered VI; thence southerly along
said west one-sixteenth line a distance of 1,7^0 feet to a point marked
by a brass plug numbered VII; thence easterly along a line parallel to
the north section line of section 9 a distance of 486.21 feet to a point
marked by an inclined iron pipe, said point being the point where the
said iron pipe enters the concrete; thence along the said line extended
a distance of approximately 39 feet to the water's edge; thence along
the shore line of Lake Superior to the point where said shore line
intersects the east one-sixteenth line of section 4 extended; thence
northerly along said one-sixteenth line to place of beginning, all being
located in sections 4 and 9» township 63 north, range 6 east, in Grand
Portage Indian Reservation, State of Minnesota. Right-of-way for
existing Bureau of Indian Affairs roads within the above described parcel
of land is excluded therefrom.
NORTHWEST COMPANY AREA
Tract numbered 2 beginning at the point on the west one-sixteenth
line of section 9 marked by brass plug numbered VII referred to in the
description of tract numbered 1 above, thence westerly along a line
parallel to the north section line of section 9 a distance of 275 feet
to a point marked by an iron pipe; thence northerly along a line
parallel to the west one-sixteenth line of section 9 a distance of
443.63 feet to a point marked by an iron pipe; thence easterly along
a line parallel to the north section line of section 9 to the point of
intersection of west one-sixteenth line of section 9; thence southerly
along said one -sixteenth line to point of beginning, all lying in
section 9 of township 63 north, range 6 east, in 1£ie Grand Portage
Indian Reservation, State of Minnesota.
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The northeast quarter, section 29, township 6h north, range 5
east, or such lands within this quarter section as the Secretary of
the Interior shall determine to he necessary for the protection and
interpretation of the site of Fort Charlotte.
GRAND PORTAGE TRAIL SECTION
A strip of land 100 feet wide centering along the old Portage
Trail "beginning at the point where the trail intersects the present
road to Grand Portage School, and continuing to the proposed United
States Highway 6l right-of-way relocation in the northeast quarter
of the northwest quarter, section h, township 63 north, range 6 east,
a strip of land 600 feet wide centering along the old Portage Trail
as delineated on original General Land Office survey maps, from the
north side of the proposed right-of-way to lands described at the
Fort Charlotte site.
Establishment of the foregoing areas as the Grand Portage National
Monument shall he effective when title to that portion of the aforesaid
lands and interests in lands which is held in trust by the United States
of America for the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe and the Grand Portage Band
of Chippewa Indians, Minnesota, has been relinquished in accordance
with section 2 hereof to the Secretary of the Interior for administration
as a part of the Grand Portage National Monument. Notice of the estab-
lishment of the monument as authorized and prescribed by this Act shall
be published in the Federal Register.
Sec. 2. The Secretary of the Interior is authorized to accept, as
a donation, the relinquishment of all right, title, and interest of the
Minnesota Chippewa Tribe and the Grand Portage Band of Chippewa Indians,
Minnesota, in and to any of the lands described in section 1 of this
Act which is now held in trust by the United States of America for the
said tribe or band; the executive committee of the Minnesota Chippewa
Tribe and the tribal council of the Grand Portage Band of Chippewa
Indians, Minnesota, are hereby authorized to execute such instruments
of relinquishment in favor of the United States; and acceptance of the
relinquishment by the Secretary shall operate as a transfer of custody,
control and administration of such properties for administration and as
a part of the Grand Portage National Monument: PROVIDED, That upon the
acceptance of any donated lands and interests therein the Secretary
shall recognize, honor, and respect, in accordance with the terms
thereof, any existing life assignments on such properties.
Sec. 3. The Secretary of the Interior is authorized to procure
any and all other lands or interests therein within the monument, in-
cluding, but not limited to, any and all nontrust lands therein owned
in fee simple by the Grand Portage Band of Chippewa Indians, Minnesota,
and the council of said band is authorized to sell and convey such
nontrust lands to the United States of America.
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Sec. k. The Secretary of the Interior, under regulations pre-
scribed by him, shall grant recognized members of the Minnesota
Chippewa Tribe the preferential privilege to provide those visitor
accommodations and services, including guide services, which he
deems are necessary within the monument.
Sec. 5« The Secretary of the Interior shall, insofar as
practicable, give first preference to employment of recognized members
of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe in the performance of any construction,
maintenance, or any other service within the monument for which they
are qualified.
Sec. 6. The Secretary of the Interior shall encourage recognized
members of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe in the production and sale of
handicraft objects within the monument. The administration of the Grand
Portage National Monument shall not in any manner interfere with the
operation or existence of any trade or business of said tribe outside
the boundaries of the national monument.
Sec. 7« Recognized members of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe shall
not be denied the privilege of traversing the area included within the
Grand Portage National Monument for the purposes of logging their land,
fishing, or boating, or as a means of access to their homes, businesses,
or other areas of use and they shall have the right to traverse such
area in pursuit of their traditional rights to hunt and trap outside
the monument: PROVIDED, That, in order to preserve and interpret the
historic features and attractions within the monument, the Secretary
may prescribe reasonable regulations under which the monument may be
traversed.
Sec. 8. The Secretary of the Interior, subject to the availability
of appropriated funds, shall construct and maintain docking facilities
at the Northwest Company area for use in connection with the monument.
Such facilities shall be available for use by the Minnesota Chippewa
Tribe and its recognized members, without charge to them, under regu-
lations to be prescribed by the Secretary.
Sec. 9« To the extent that appropriated funds and personnel are
available therefor, the Secretary of the Interior shall provide consul-
tative or advisory assistance to the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe and tihe
Grand Portage Band of Chippewa Indians, Minnesota, in the planning of
facilities or developments upon the lands adjacent to the monument.
Sec. 10. When establishment of the monument has been effected,
pursuant to this Act, the Secretary of the Interior shall administer,
protect, and develop the monument in accordance with the provisions of
the Act entitled "An Act to establish a National Park Service, and for
other purposes" approved August 25, 19l6 (39 Stat. 535), as amended.
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Sec. 11. In the event the Grand Portage National Monument is
abandoned at any time after its establishment, title to the lands
relinquished by the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe and the Grand Portage
Band of Chippewa Indians, Minnesota, pursuant to section 2 hereof
chall thereupon automatically revert to the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe
and the Grand Portage Band of Chippewa Indians, Minnesota, their
successors or assigns. In such event, the title will be taken in a
fee simple status unless the United States holds other lands in trust
for the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe or the Grand Portage Band of Chip-
pewa Indians, Minnesota, in which event the title shall revert to the
United States in trust for the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe or the Grand
Portage Band of Chippewa Indians, Minnesota.
Approved September 2, 1958.
PUBLIC LAW 85-702
85th Congress, H. R. 7^3
(72 Stat. 701)
AN ACT
To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to acquire certain land for
the Deshler-Morris House, Independence National Historical Park.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN CONGRESS ASSEMBLED, That, for the purpose
of placing in Government ownership a small strip of land encroached
upon by the Deshler-Morris House, which was donated to the United
States and accepted as a part of Independence National Historical Park
pursuant to section 3 of the Act of June 28, 19h3 (62 Stat. 106l), the
Secretary of the Interior is authorized to acquire the following land:
Beginning at a point on the southwesterly side of Germantown
Avenue at the distance of 165 feet 72 inches southeastwardly from the
southeasterly side of School House Lane, in the 22d ward of the city
of Philadelphia; thence extending south ^1 degrees 50 minutes h6
seconds west hk feet to a point; thence extending north U8 degrees
58 minutes ko seconds west 6 feet 1 inch to a point; thence extending
south k2 degrees 8 minutes 17 seconds west 106 feet k inches to a point
of corner; thence extending south kb degrees 58 minutes ho seconds east
12 feet 1^- inches to a point of corner; thence extending north 4l
degrees 50 minutes kS seconds east 150 feet 3-7/8 inches to the south-
westerly side of Germantown Avenue; thence extending north kQ degrees
58 minutes kO seconds west along the southwesterly side of Germantown
Avenue 5 feet 6 inches to the first mentioned point and place of
beginning.
Approved August 21, 1958.
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PUBLIC LAW 85-764
&5th Congress, H. R. 1244
(72 Stat. o6l)
AN ACT
To provide for the development by the Secretary of the Interior of
Independence National Historical Park, and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN CONGRESS ASSEMBLED, That the Secretary of
the Interior is hereby authorized to proceed with the development of
Independence National Historical Park, the establishment of which was
authorized by the Act of June 28, 1948 (62 Stat. 106l). The develop-
ment hereby authorized shall be in accordance with plans to be approved
by the Secretary.
Sec. 2. There is hereby authorized to be appropriated for the
•development of said park pursuant to this Act the sum of $7,250,000:
PROVIDED, That all funds authorized to be appropriated under this Act
shall be expended by June 30, 1963.
Sec. 3. (a) Subsection (d) of section 1 of the Act of June 28,
1948 (16 U.S.C. 407m), is hereby amended by striking out the colon and
inserting in lieu thereof immediately before the proviso the following:
", and certain land and buildings adjoining 'project E', being known
and numbered as 8, 10, and 12 North Second Street and 201, 203, 205,
207, 209, 211-213, 215, 217, 219, and 221 Market Street:".
(b) The first sentence of section 6 of such Act of June 28, 1948
(16 U.S.C. 407r), is amended by striking out "$7,700,000" and inserting
in lieu thereof "$7,950,000".
Approved August 27, 1958.
PUBLIC LAW 85-936
85th Congress, S. 4o85
(72 Stat. 1194)
AN ACT
To amend the Act of May 17, 1954 (68 Stat. 98), providing for the
construction of the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial at the
site of old Saint Louis, Missouri, and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN CONGRESS ASSEMBLED, That the Act of May 17,
1954 (68 Stat. 98), entitled "An Act to provide for the construction
of the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial at the site of old Saint
Louis, Missouri, in general accordance with the plan approved by the
United States Territorial Expansion Memorial Commission, and for other
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purposes" is hereby amended by striking sections k and 5 therefrom and
inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"Sec. h. There is hereby authorized to be appropriated not to
exceed $17,250,000 to carry out the purposes of this Act: PROVIDED,
That funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act shall be expended
by the United States for construction of the memorial in the ratio of
$3 of Federal funds for each $1 of money contributed hereafter by the
city of Saint Louis or other non-Federal source for purposes of the
memorial, and for such purposes the Secretary is authorized to accept
from the said city or other non-Federal sources, and to utilize for
purposes of this Act, any money so contributed: PROVIDED FURTHER, That
the value of any land hereafter contributed by the city of Saint Louis
shall be excluded from the computation of the city's share."
Approved September 6, 1959*
PUBLIC LAW 85-746
J5th Congress, S. 3986
(72 Stat. 839)
AN ACT
To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to enter into an agreement
for relocating portions of the Natchez Trace Parkway, Mississippi,
and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN CONGRESS ASSEMBLED, That the Secretary of
the Interior is authorized to enter into an agreement with the Pearl
River Valley Water Supply District which shall provide for the district,
upon terms and conditions which the Secretary determines are in the
public interest, to relocate those portions of sections 3-0 and 3-N of
the Natchez Trace Parkway in Madison County, Mississippi, required in
connection with the Pearl River Reservoir.
Sec. 2. To cooperate in the relocation, the Secretary of the
Interior is authorized to transfer to the Pearl River Valley Water
Supply District the aforesaid portions of the existing Natchez Trace
Parkway lands and roadway in exchange for the contemporaneous transfer
to the United States of relocated parkway lands and roadway situated
and constructed in accordance with the terms and conditions of the
agreement authorized by the first section of this Act: PROVIDED, That
such exchange shall be made on the basis of approximately equal values.
Sec. 3. The Secretary of the Interior is authorized to accept and
to use until expended without additional authority any funds provided by
the district for the purpose of this Act pursuant to agreement with the
Secretary of the Interior, and any such funds shall be placed in a sepa-
rate account in the Treasury which shall be available for such purpose.
Approved August 25, 1958.
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PUBLIC LAW 85-35o
05th Congress, H. R. o250
(72 Stat. 69)
AN ACT
To authorize the establishment of the Petrified Forest National Park
in the State of Arizona, and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN CONGRESS ASSEMBLED, That in order to permit
the establishment of the Petrified Forest National Monument, Arizona,
and other lands as provided for herein, as the Petrified Forest National
Park, such national park shall be established (a) after title to all of
the lands described in section 2 of this Act shall have been vested in
the United States, with the exception of such easements and rights-of-
way for railroad, public utilities, and highway purposes as may be
acceptable to the Secretary of the Interior, and (b) when notification
of the effective date of such establishment of the park, as determined
by the said Secretary, is published in the Federal Register. Disestab-
lishment of the Petrified Forest National Monument shall be effected
concurrently with the establishment of the park.
The Petrified Forest National Park shall be preserved and admin-
istered in its natural condition by the Secretary of the Interior for
the public benefit in accordance with the general laws governing areas
of the National Park System and in accordance with the basic policies
relating thereto as prescribed by the Act of August 25, 1916 (39 Stat.
535; 16 U.S.C., 1952 edition, sees. 1-3).
The exchange authority prescribed for the Petrified Forest National
Monument in the Act of May l4, 1930 (U6 Stat. 273; l6 U.S.C., 1952 edition,
sees, hkk, khka), is hereby extended to all the lands within the Petrified
Forest National Park as herein authorized.
For the purposes of this Act, the Secretary is authorized to acquire,
in such manner as he shall consider to be in the public interest, any non-
Federal land or interests in land within the area hereby authorized to be
established as the Petrified Forest National Park. In acquiring any
State-owned land or interests therein within the aforesaid area, such
property may be procured by the United States without regard to any
limitations heretofore prescribed by the Congress relating to the
disposal of State-owned properties.
Upon establishment of the Petrified Forest National Park, as
authorized by this Act, any remaining balance of funds that may be
available for purposes of the Petrified Forest National Monument shall
thereafter be available for expenditure for purposes of the Petrified
Forest National Park.
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Sec. 2,. The Petrified Forest National Park, authorized to he
established pursuant to section 1 of this Act, shall comprise the
following described lands:
GILA mD SALT RIVER MERIDIAN
Township 20 north, range 23 east: Sections 1, 2, 3, 10, 11, 12, 13,
1*1-, 15, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 34, 35, 36, all.
Township 20 north, range 24 east: All.
Township 20 north, range 25 east: Sections 4, 5, 6, 7, 3, 9, l6, 17,
13, all.
Township 19 north, range 23 east: Sections 1, 2, 3, 10, H> 12, 13,
14, 15, all.
Township 19 north, range 24 east: Sections 2, 3, k, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9,
10, all; section 11, northwest quarter and north half northeast quarter;
sections 16, 17, 18, 21, 23, 33, all.
Township 18 north, range 2k east: Sections 4, 9, all; section 10,
southwest quarter; sections 13, ik, 15, l6, 21, 22, 23, 2k, 25, 26, 27,
28, 33, 34, 35, 36, all.
Townchip 17 north, range 2k east: Sections 2, 11, Ik, 23, 26, west
halves; sections 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 0, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, lu, 19, 20, 21, 22,
27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, all.
Township 17 north, range 23 east: Sections 34, 35, 36, all.
Township l6 north, range 2k east: Sections 3 and 10, west halves;
sections 4, 5, 6, 7, 3, 9, all.
Township 16 north, range 23 east: Sections 1, 2, 11, 12, all;
sections 3, 10, east halves.
Approved March 23, 1958.
PUBLIC LAW 85-4o6
85th Congress, H. R. 4ll5
(72 Stat. Il4)
AN ACT
To authorize the conveyance of certain lands in Shiloh National Military
Park to the State of Tennessee for the relocation of highways, and
for other purposes.
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN CONGRESS ASSEMBLED, That, in order that
existing roads within Shiloh National Military Park may he devoted
primarily to use hy park visitors and that traffic hazards and noncon-
forming uses may he eliminated from the park hy providing a more suitable
road location and related area for the highways designated State Routes
Numbered 22 and 1^2 which now traverse the central portion of the park,
the Secretary of the Interior is authorized to convey certain lands with-
in Shiloh National Military Park on the terms and conditions hereinafter
provided.
Sec. 2. The Secretary may convey to the State of Tennessee for
road purposes a right-of-way located in Hardin County, Tennessee, as
shown on National Park Service map NMP-SH-7006, revised June 1956, being
a minimum of one hundred and twenty feet and a maximum of one hundred and
forty feet in width, and a length of approximately eighteen thousand and
nine hundred feet, said right-of-way containing approximately fifty-one
acres: PROVIDED, That, in exchange, the State constructs and thereafter
maintains a roadway on said lands and thereupon releases those portions
of the present highways within the park designated State Routes Numbered
22 and 1^+2 from such designation and subsequent use for State highway
purposes.
Sec. 3. The Secretary may convey to the State of Tennessee for use
as a recreational area contiguous and incident to the relocated State
Route Numbered 22 certain lands situated in Hardin County, Tennessee, as
shown on National Park Service map NMP-SH-7006, revised June 1956, and
designated thereon as parcel A, said lands containing one hundred and
fifty-cne acres, more or less: PROVIDED, That in exchange the lands so
conveyed shall be developed and used exclusively by the State or its
political subdivisions for recreational purposes only, thereby removing
certain incompatible uses from the military park.
Sec. k. Upon the delivery and acceptance of the conveyance herein
authorized, any jurisdiction heretofore ceded to the United States by
the State of Tennessee over the lands conveyed shall thereby cease and
determine and shall thereafter vest and be in the State of Tennessee.
Approved May 16, 1950.
PUBLIC LAV/ 35-667
85th Congress, H. R. 11003
(72 Stat. 617)
AN ACT
To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to exchange certain land
at Vicksburg National Military Park, Mississippi, and for other
purposes.
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN CONGRESS ASSEMBLED, That in order to further
the consolidation of land comprising Vicksburg National Military Park,
the Secretary of the Interior is hereby authorized, upon such terms
and conditions as he may deem necessary, to transfer to the city of
Vicksburg, Mississippi, for school purposes, a tract of park land con-
taining three and one-tenth acres, more or less, now under revocable
permit to said city, acting through its board of education, and to
transfer to the Mississippi State Highway Commission a tract of park
land containing one and thirty-two hundredths acres, more or less, now
under revocable permit to said commission for use as a site for a
weighing station: PROVIDED, That, from among the land designated as
tracts 199, 201, 202, 203, 20^, 20p, 206, and 2l6 on map Numbered
NMP-VIC-7007, said city and highway commission shall transfer in ex-
change to the United States, for addition to Vicksburg National Military
Park, such land or interests therein as may be mutually agreed upon and
which are approximately equal in value to the properties being acquired
in each case.
Approved August lk t 1958.
PUBLIC LAW 85-388
85th Congress, S. 1118
(72 Stat. 101)
AN ACT
To facilitate the administration and development of the Whitman National
Monument, in the State of Washington, by authorizing the acquisition
of additional land for the monument, and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN CONGRESS ASSEMBLED, That, for the purpose
of including within Whitman National Monument, Washington, certain
properties that are of historic significance in connection with the
monument area and which are needed to provide suitable monument
facilities, the Secretary of the Interior is authorized to procure
not to exceed fifty acres of land adjacent to the existing monument
and a right-of-way thereto from United States Highway *H0, using
therefor any land acquisition funds available for purposes of the
national park system, such property to be acquired in such manner as
the Secretary shall consider to be in the public interest. Following
the acquisition by the United States of land for addition to the
monument pursuant to this Act, such addition shall be effective in each
instance upon the publication of notice thereof in the Federal Register.
Approved May 1, 1956.
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